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Welcome and Congratulations
As the academic year comes to a close, Junior Board welcomes new members and congratulates our graduating seniors. It’s May, which means we are saying hello to our new Junior Board members and, sadly, saying “See you soon,” to our graduating seniors. To our incoming...
Reflecting on the Butterfly Effect
Enjoy this unique perspective as Junior Board graduate Sophia Vander Kooy encourages our high school seniors to continue the JMF butterfly effect while reflecting on her first year beyond high school. Dear 2017 Junior Board Seniors, I write to you with no...
My “Why JMF?:” JMF has changed my life forever
Kiara Lee and other JMFitness run2gether captains participated in the Indy Mini. Hear about Kiara's experience with the Foundation and racing throughout central Indiana. My journey with JMF started with my long time physical therapist at school Mona. She asked me to...
Featured Stories: Junior Board
Today’s blog comes to us from Junior Board member, Emily Schommer, a senior at Cathedral High School. As we prepare for Saturday’s Pancake-a-Palooza, check out Emily’s experiences with JMF. I have learned from my parents to always respect and serve others by example....
My “Why JMF?”: JMF is a safe and growing place
Kate Creason, last year's Butterfly Tea speaker, shares her "Why JMF?" through her experiences of safety and growth with the Joseph Maley Foundation. Join us for the annual Butterfly Tea this year on April 29th from 2:00-3:30 PM. Spring is definitely here with the...
Featured Stories: JMFamily Sibling Workshop
This fall, JMFamily Advocacy piloted the Sibling Workshop with Board member Maureen Faust as a primary facilitator. Read as she details this new initiative. Maureen will also be a speaker at our annual Butterfly Tea on Saturday, April 29th. Serving children of all...
run2gether Rolls into the Carmel Marathon Races
run2gether pairs captains and crew members to participate in races throughout central Indiana. On Saturday, April 22nd, run2gether takes on the Carmel Marathon Races. One of our founding crew members, Tom Waddleton, will participate and describes his experiences with...
My “Why JMF?”: To build more compassionate advocates of all through our youth
Board member Eric Schommer shares his "Why JMF?" with his years of involvement with the Foundation as a partner school principal, JMFamily Advocacy panelist, and so much more. I am a Board member, parent of a Junior Board member, JMFamily Advocacy panelist, school...
Speaker Series: Zak on Autism Awareness
Did you know April 2nd is Autism Awareness Day? In honor of the occasion, disABILITY Awareness speaker Zak Kauffeld shares his story about his experience living with Autism and as a speaker for JMF. When I was 12 years old, I was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome...
Speaker Series: The Clark Family on Down Syndrome Awareness
March 21st is World Down Syndrome Day as 3-21 signifies the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome. disABILITY Awareness speakers Sarah and Phil Clark share their story about Sarah’s countless abilities to students...